0306.34.00.00/Fresh Packed Norway Lobster Claws/Japan

Fresh Packed Norway Lobster Claws from Japan

Detached claws from fresh Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) packed in chilled brine-free containers for gourmet markets. Remains under HTS 0306.34.00.00 as chilled parts of Norway lobsters, in shell, not cooked or preserved.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Ensure claws are not cooked or brined; use photos and lab tests to prove fresh/chilled status

• Declare as 'Norway lobster claws, fresh/chilled' with species code to match tariff description exactly

• Budget for potential inspections verifying no bacterial growth from improper chilling during transit